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GKO 500L

1972 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,091 mi
Last recorded3,091 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 500L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 3,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 2,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 2,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 2,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 1,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,860 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 99,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 99,399 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Nov 2007 99,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 98,351 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 98,349 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3000?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
position lamp(s) not working 42
brake binding 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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GKO 500L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 59,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKO 500L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this BMW 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKO 500L registered?

GKO 500L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is GKO 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKO 500L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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